Medical Assistant - Previous Student Observer

Medical Assistant - Previous Student Observer

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This position is responsible for administrative and clinical support in a orthopaedic clinic, including rooming patients, chart preparation, injection assistance, prescription processing, and communication with staff.

• Facilitates communication between the patient and the provider.
• Rooming patients, obtaining vitals, reviewing intake paperwork and preparing the patient for the visit.
• Assists patients in receiving the appropriate level of care, including scheduling patient appointments.
• Maintains exam room appearance; restocks and cleans rooms and tables at the end of each clinic day, monitors biohazard and sharps containers and replaces as needed.
• Assists the provider with preparing injections, removing dressings, preparing patient prescriptions and completing medical and patient forms (work release, FMLA, etc.).
• Communicates effectively with physicians, practice managers, clinical staff and establishes good working relationships with internal and external customers.
• Prepares patient charts for clinic visits, updates patient demographic information and verifies information with the patient.
• Processes all requests for patient prescriptions in a timely manner and charts all prescriptions (drug, dose, number dispensed and refills).
• Forwards all incoming documents and patient records for physician signature prior to scanning into the patient chart.
• Prints clinic schedules and prepares charts for clinic visits.

• High school diploma or GED.
• Knowledge of the health care field and orthopedics.
• Knowledge of policies and procedures regarding patient care in the clinics.
• Knowledge of back office skills to include injections, sutures and staple removal, DME orders and Physical Therapy orders.
• Knowledge of patient confidentiality, state laws, HIPAA regulations and medical records procedures.
• Skill in follow-up with patients and responding to inquiries in a timely manner.
• Skill and professionalism when interacting with providers, patients, family members and the public.
• Skill in understanding patient education needs by effectively sharing information with patients and families.
• Skill in problem-solving and time management.
• Ability to project a pleasant and professional image as a LOS employee.
• Ability to plan, prioritize and complete delegated work assignments.
• Ability to demonstrate compassion when dealing with patients and family members.

Benefits details may be provided upon application.

Internship

Full-time

Education and Training

Medical Practices